By Dayo Awoniyi
Former Enyimba FC head coach Olanrewaju Yemi Daniel, has traveled to South Africa to complete the final phase of his UEFA B coaching license.
As part of this advanced certification, Daniel, who popularly known as Coach Yema, will gain hands-on training with Premier Soccer League side Stellenbosch FC, working under the guidance of head coach Steve Barker.
This opportunity will immerse him in a high-performance environment, as Stellenbosch FC continues to show strong form, including a recent impressive draw against Egyptian giants Zamalek SC in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Coach Yema’s commitment to professional growth is evident in his continuous pursuit of international coaching education.
After completing the earlier phase of the UEFA B course in Scotland in 2023, he is now set to earn the prestigious UEFA B license upon finishing this stage in South Africa.
With a diverse coaching background that includes roles as assistant coach at MFM FC and Vandrezzer FC, head coach of Enyimba FC, and a position with Nigeria’s U-17 national team, Coach Yema is establishing himself as one of Nigeria’s most forward-thinking and ambitious young coaches.
His pursuit of the UEFA B license is a testament to his dedication to elevating his coaching expertise and making an impact on both the domestic and international football scene.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
